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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.80, 966.18 and 692.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.80, 966.18 and 692.20 is: 952.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.80 : 966.18 = 692.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.80/966.18 = 692.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.80x = 966.18 × 692.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.80x = 668,789.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,789.80/701.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952.96

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